HIGHLY-acclaimed singer and songwriter, Anthony John Clarke will be singing his heart out this evening at a gig at Stourport's Riverside Folk and Acoustic Club.

The musician combines finely-crafted songwriting with his skills as an entertainer and is fast becoming a major attraction on the British Folk scene.

His gentle Irish charm and ability to captivate his audience from his very first song ensures everyone is engrossed in his performance.

Stourport's folk and acoustic club is based at Stourport Boat Club and doors open for Anthony's gig at 7.30pm.

Admission is £3 and further details are available from Gary Davis on 01299 826539.

The club also holds its popular open microphone evenings every other Thursday starting at 8pm, the next one being on Thursday, May 5, where both performers and audience are welcome.

There are also various artist nights scheduled in the near future, including Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies, Bob Fox, John Renbourn and Jackie McShee, Roy Bailey and John Kirkpatrick, and The Ridge Top Mountain Boys.